State attorneys general would get new power to fight unfair pricing.
State attorneys general currently cannot sue companies for price discrimination on behalf of their residents. This bill would change that, giving them the power to take legal action against businesses that use unfair pricing tactics. This could help consumers and small businesses by promoting fairer market conditions.
Currently, state attorneys general can sue companies for certain anti-competition issues, but not specifically for damages caused by price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act. If this bill becomes law, state attorneys general would gain the explicit power to bring civil lawsuits to recover money for their residents who have been harmed by such price discrimination.
HR 6830 · 119th Congress · December 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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